- 6d ago
French court sentences ex-Saint-Étienne mayor Gaël Perdriau to four years in prison over sextape blackmail
The Lyon Court of Appeal upheld a four-year enforceable prison sentence against former Saint-Étienne mayor Gaël Perdriau for blackmailing his deputy with a secretly recorded video.
- Aug 22
Paris administrative court upholds exclusion of Girondins de Bordeaux from national leagues
The Paris administrative court dismissed an appeal by Girondins de Bordeaux on Friday, relegating the six-time French champion to the sixth tier and pushing the club toward liquidation.
- Aug 21
Julian Alvarez faces hostility from Atletico Madrid fans as transfer window enters final week
Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez was booed by home supporters during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Villarreal after expressing his desire for a summer transfer, as club officials insist the Argentine striker will not be sold before the 1 September deadline.
- Aug 20
French prosecutors open new investigation into convicted surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec over 50 offenses
Prosecutor Laetitia Mirande announced a judicial inquiry covering 40 sexual assaults and 10 rapes against 48 victims between 1987 and 2017.
- Aug 8
Marchand claims two European titles and French record as swimming championships close in Saint-Denis
Léon Marchand won two individual European titles in Saint-Denis, setting a French record in the 400m freestyle, while France's athletics team left Birmingham without a single gold.
- Aug 2
Léon Marchand to swim at European Championships despite adductor injury, scratches 200m breaststroke and weighs 400m medley risk
French star Léon Marchand will compete at the European Championships in Saint-Denis from 10 to 16 August, though a lingering adductor injury has forced him to drop the 200m breaststroke and leaves his participation in the 400m individual medley in doubt.
